Sweetpotato Coconut Ginger Energy Bites (No Bake)
Created for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by: Bucket List Tummy, Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDNThese portable Sweetpotato Coconut Ginger Energy Bites are a great on-the-go pre-workout snack. With quick carbohydrates and a tiny bit of protein and fiber for staying power, these energy bites can power you through a short run, or hold you over post-workout until you are able to eat a balanced meal. Enjoy the flavors of sweetpotato and ginger in a sweet coconut coating.
Servings: 14 bites
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked sweetpotato
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ground ginger can use ¾ tsp for more ginger flavor
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well combined.
- Place bowl in fridge to firm up (about 20 minutes).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove dough and portion into snack-sized bites.
- Gently roll bites into shredded coconut and place back in fridge for 15-20 more minutes (or the freezer for 10 minutes)
- Remove from fridge and enjoy for a pre run snack!
Notes
Note: These will last up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Coconut Ginger Energy Bites (No Bake)
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
115
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
49
mg
2
%
Potassium
129
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
1348
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
9
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1348IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 9g